Hellgate High School - Halberd Yearbook (Missoula, MT)

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czs-j- (2af2j2z{?a (Jfioix Composed oi over fifty members, the A Cappella Choir is a group which gives plea- sure for others as well as getting satisfaction out of its own work. Pleasure is not the only benefit derived from the Choir work, how- ever. It gives excellent training in group singing as well as a background of educa- tion in music for lifetime enjoyment. Among the A Cappella Choir's programs for the year were the Good Friday celebration at the Wilma Theater, in which participating is an old choir tradition; The Young Peoples' Rally at the Methodist Church; and the Spring Concert, produced in co-operation with the high school band. The inspiring music for the Christmas Cantata was also supplied by the A Cappella Choir. Marjorie Semerau was accompanist for the Cantata. Mr. Em- mett Anderson is the director. f(ATLZL£Z± The feminine touch at foot ball games was supplied by this group of girls who twirl flashy flags to keep up school morale. Headed by Beverly Burgess, the other girls are: Rosemary Heyer, Shirley Cyr, Jackie La Rue, Janice Shaw, Lillith Lueck, Vena Lee Thom- son, Mary Kelley, Mary Lee Powell, Joanne Orvis, Gwen Shaw, and Elaine Orvis. Be- sides performing for football games the girls appeared at basketball games and were ac- tive during the basketball tour- nament.

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. . . the ensemble IS and. Consisting of approximately 60 members, the Advanced Band appears between halves at football games, plays in parades, and gives one or two concerts a year. The big- gest of these this year was the Spring Con- cert, produced in co-operation with the A Cappella Choir. A Small Pep Band, picked from the Advanced Band, appears at assem- blies and basketball games. The Beginners Band takes students without much musical experience and trains them to be active and competent band members. The main purpose of band teaching is to give the students band experience that will . . . beginners be of value to them throughout life. Compe- tent students continue playing in college and municipal bands after high school gradua- tion, says Mr. Emmett Anderson, music in- structor.

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 fiuLj and 1 Buton 'dJivixUxi Led by Bonnie Bourquin and Beverly Bur- gess, the baton twirlers and the flag twirlers have faithfully entertained us at all the foot- ball and basketball games. No matter what the weather they were always on hand with their snappy fcostumes and deft twirling. Many times we were inclined to be too critical when someone dropped a baton or flag, little realizing the dexterity demanded by their difficult routines and the long hours spent in practicing. Yes, the twirlers were really the dudes' delight, so let's give them three cheers. For color, snap, beauty, and style the twirlers cannot be surpassed. . . , baton manipulators